Cause and Effect in Beowulf: Motivation and Driving Forces Behind Words and Deeds - Couverture souple

Puhvel, Martin

 
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Synopsis

Cause and Effect in Beowulf traces the mental processes governing the characters in the highly dramatic epic poem Beowulf. The book focuses on the driving forces underlying the characters' actions, words, and attitudes, with special attention paid to Beowulf's zealous pursuit of heroic glory.

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À propos de l?auteur

Martin Puhvel is Emeritus Professor of English at McGill University. His publications include Beowulf and Celtic Tradition and numerous articles on Beowulf.

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